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Neymar: My Time With Brazil Has Passed

Neymar: My Time With Brazil Has Passed

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 30 — Neymar has confirmed his retirement from Brazil’s national team, admitting that he no longer has the hunger for international football, reported Xinhua. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances, said he had no regrets about his 16-year international career. “I think my time with […]

Neymar Returns To Full Brazil Training

NEW JERSEY, June 22 -- Neymar trained fully with Brazil's World Cup squad on Sunday as he prepares for his first international appearance in almost three years, reported Xinhua. The Santos forward, who had partially resumed training last week, completed his first full session with Brazil's squad since it assembled in Terespolis, near Rio de Janeiro, on May 27. On Friday, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said the 34-year-old had recovered from a grade two calf strain and would be included in the matchday squad for Wednesday's final Group C match against Scotland in Miami. Teammate Lucas Paqueta said Neymar's availability had provided a morale boost to the five-time world champion. "We're all very happy about Neymar's return," the midfielder told reporters on Sunday. "He's an extremely important player for our national team, someone with a wonderful history who can help us a lot. I hope he can be on the field helping us again as soon as possible." Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 international appearances, has not played for the national team since suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023. Brazil currently leads Group C with four points, ahead of second-placed Morocco on goal difference. Scotland is third with three points and Haiti last, having yet to register a point.  -- BERNAMA-XINHUA

NEW JERSEY, June 22 — Neymar trained fully with Brazil’s World Cup squad on Sunday as he prepares for his first international appearance in almost three years, reported Xinhua. The Santos forward, who had partially resumed training last week, completed his first full session with Brazil’s squad since it assembled in Terespolis, near Rio de […]

The 2026 World Cup may be Neymar’s last

"Last dance," the Santos forward replied in the comments section, using a phrase often associated with NBA legend Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1997-98. Neymar, Brazil's all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 128 international appearances, has not played for the national team since suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in October 2023. Since then, he has dealt with a series of injuries, the latest of which is a calf muscle injury that is likely to see him miss Brazil's opening match against Morocco on June 13. -- NAMED-XINHUA

NEW JERSEY: Brazilian forward Neymar has hinted that the FIFA World Cup tournament that begins on Thursday may be his last appearance on the world’s biggest stage, Xinhua reported. The 34-year-old made the statement in response to a FIFA social media post featuring his career journey with the caption, “We have been following his journey […]